Throughout my experience of Elementary school, my life was touched by many different people, teachers, staff, students, parents, friends and family. Each individual and all of my experiences have shaped me in to the person I am today and provided me with valuable skills that I will cherish and keep forever. A close district in Pennsylvania, Central Bucks was an amazing place to prosper and grow. Not only did I learn to read and write there, but I learned how to do math, write papers, be creative, play sports, make friends, maintain close relationships and many other things. My favorite thing about living there and going to school there was that every single teacher go to know there students; they got to know their strengths and weaknesses and used those things to educate them in the best way possible. This provided me with an environment I felt comfortable in and it gave me the confidence I needed to ask questions and be proud to announce the answers when I knew them. I was encouraged and inspired to be creative and to be myself and let my imagination soar. It was in elementary school where I decided what kind of person I wanted to be, which may sound a little weird because most people would say that they really found themselves in middle school and high school. I knew from then on out that I was going to work hard in school, get good grades, always continue what I was most passionate about, and be kind to those around me; all of these things I still keep with me today.
Being in this environment gave me a positive look on life, and I am thankful to have had that each and everyday of my life. I do not think I would have been the person I am today if I was in a different school district with different views and different teachings types. Because of these things, I believe in the importance of teaching children with a positive attitude and really getting to know them; every child is different and it is not fair to assume in any way that every single student has the same learning abilities and difficulties. As a society we need to understand the delicacy of children and learn the proper ways of encouraging them and teaching them with a strong positive attitude.
I can remember a distinct experience in Elementary school when I was constantly struggling with writing papers, I would get stuck and was just all-around confused. My teacher, Miss Gibbs, who knew me very well, saw me struggling and spent after school hours with me and time in class to make sure that I would learn. She wanted me not only to do well on that assignment, but have the ability to continue to achieve throughout all of my future years as a student. There are many other moments that allowed me to be creative in classes like art and music, which I was never too fond of, but allowed me to understand and appreciate those who were interested in those areas.
Another teacher that touched me dearly was my fourth grade teacher, Mr Tonik. Giving me the nickname, "Talkin' T" I felt that I was special and loved. I enjoyed my nickname because I was no longer afraid to hide my voice, because I was a very talkative person, and I was proud to show it. His creative writing exercises inspired me to really enjoy creative writing, which I believe is something every elementary student should use to their advantage.
There is so much to learn out there in the world, and I felt that I really got a feel for everything there was, at the time. I was accepting to all people and learned how to develop friendships and be kind to those around me. I am forever thankful for these years and hope to inspire children when I become a teacher as well.
Being in this environment gave me a positive look on life, and I am thankful to have had that each and everyday of my life. I do not think I would have been the person I am today if I was in a different school district with different views and different teachings types. Because of these things, I believe in the importance of teaching children with a positive attitude and really getting to know them; every child is different and it is not fair to assume in any way that every single student has the same learning abilities and difficulties. As a society we need to understand the delicacy of children and learn the proper ways of encouraging them and teaching them with a strong positive attitude.
I can remember a distinct experience in Elementary school when I was constantly struggling with writing papers, I would get stuck and was just all-around confused. My teacher, Miss Gibbs, who knew me very well, saw me struggling and spent after school hours with me and time in class to make sure that I would learn. She wanted me not only to do well on that assignment, but have the ability to continue to achieve throughout all of my future years as a student. There are many other moments that allowed me to be creative in classes like art and music, which I was never too fond of, but allowed me to understand and appreciate those who were interested in those areas.
Another teacher that touched me dearly was my fourth grade teacher, Mr Tonik. Giving me the nickname, "Talkin' T" I felt that I was special and loved. I enjoyed my nickname because I was no longer afraid to hide my voice, because I was a very talkative person, and I was proud to show it. His creative writing exercises inspired me to really enjoy creative writing, which I believe is something every elementary student should use to their advantage.
There is so much to learn out there in the world, and I felt that I really got a feel for everything there was, at the time. I was accepting to all people and learned how to develop friendships and be kind to those around me. I am forever thankful for these years and hope to inspire children when I become a teacher as well.